Royce Eugene Allen

Royce Eugene Allen, age 69, Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord at his home on Thursday, October 7th at 10:00pm. Royce spent his life serving the Lord and his family. Royce was born in Paducah, KY and moved to Knoxville as a child. He graduated from West High School in 1970. After high school, Royce went into the Marines and then attended State Area Vocational School for auto body repair and Draughn's Business College where he met his wife, Connie. They married in 1974 and went on to have three children. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, RC and Betty Allen; and his brother, Steve Allen. He is succeeded by his wife, Connie Allen; his children, Brian Allen and his wife, Heather Allen, Angela Allen, and Sarah Alvarez and her husband, Juan Alvarez; his grandchildren, Brandon Allen, Brianna Allen, Paige Ausmus, Tanner Ausmus, Johnathan Alvarez, Jacob Alvarez, and James Alvarez; and his brothers and wives, Gerry And Linda Allen, Gaye Allen, Ted Allen, and Pat and Lisa Allen; and many nieces and nephews along with brother-in-law, Cliff and Anna Grubb; and nephew, Will Grubb. A graveside service will be held at Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday, Oct. 19th at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Tennessee College Of Applied Technology, Knoxville. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneral.com.